Eleven universities in the North West region are coming together in Manchester on March 9 to showcase the research topics they are working on.
This free event is targeted at technology businesses interested in ICT research carried out on their doorstep. Running from 17:30 to 20:00, the event will consist of an exhibition where the universities each demonstrate their research andbe available to talk to visitors.
In addition, there will be presentations by various bodies which can provide cash to support university/business collaborations.
The event, which is hosted by the Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network and the North West Universities Association, will take place in the The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS.
As well as the exhibition and talks about funding, there will be keynote presentations from Dr Mike Short (O2 Group), Lars Lindstedt (Microsoft) and Adrian Woolard (BBC).
The universities exhibiting are: The University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Infolab21 at Lancaster University, University of Bolton, University of Chester, University of Cumbria, Edge Hill University, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Central Lancashire and the University of Salford Digital Cluster.
